Advances in molecular genetics have led to the increasing availability of genetic testing for a variety of inherited disorders. While this new knowledge presents many obvious health benefits to prospective individuals and their families it also raises complex ethical and moral d…
Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Notes on contributors -- Acknowledgements -- PART I Introduction -- 1 The fetus as a patient: a sustainable approach for clinical interactions in the field of new prenatal medicine? -- PART II The fetus as a patient: a useful concept? -…
This book, written by a leading geneticist, examines the ethical and social issues raised by the genetic testing of children. The opinions of geneticists, ethicists and affected families are all included to give a balanced view of this controversial field. Issues covered include…